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United States / Arizona / Lake Havasu City-Kingman Metro Area / Mohave County / Katherine / Zip Codes
Katherine, AZ has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures in the summer months can reach as high as 105 degrees Fahrenheit, while in winter temperatures rarely drop below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall is scarce, with the annual average amount being only about 8 inches per year. Despite the heat and dryness, the area is known for its picturesque beauty and vibrant outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and bird watching. The nearby Grand Canyon National Park also provides visitors with spectacular views and exciting opportunities for exploration.

Katherine, Arizona gets 6 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Katherine averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 290 sunny days per year in Katherine. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Katherine gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 23 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 108 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 41
Rain: averages 6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Katherine is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Arizona.

4.5 Summer - 8.4 Winter
November, April and March are the most pleasant months in Katherine, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

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Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Katherine with an average high temperature of 107.9°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Arizona. In Katherine, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Katherine are March, November and April.
In Katherine, there are 158.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Arizona.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Katherine with an average of 40.8°. This is warmer than most places in Arizona.
In Katherine, there are 11.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Arizona.
In Katherine, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
Humidity is low in Katherine, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
February is the wettest month in Katherine with 1.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 42% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 6.3 inches in Katherine means that it is drier than most places in Arizona.
February is the rainiest month in Katherine with 3.6 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.3 rainy days. There are 23.4 rainy days annually in Katherine, which is one of the least rainy places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 41% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Katherine, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Arizona. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Katherine.
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